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Lopez Lake Recreation Area

Lopez Lake Recreation Area Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, California, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for camping and leisure trips. With 22 miles of shoreline and summer lake temperatures around 70°F, there is something for...

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area Created by the construction of the Salinas Dam in 1941, Santa Margarita Lake was originally designed to furnish water to Camp San Luis Obispo. Today, swimming in the lake is not permitted as it is the drinking water...

March Triathlon Series

The March Triathlon Series is the longest running collegiate triathlon in the West Coast. The event started as a senior project in 1998 and was held on campus at Cal Poly. Race participants joined from Cal Poly, Santa Barbara, and Cal Berkeley with a total of 15...

Alerts & Current Conditions

Facility Updates/Closures as of 04/29/2024 Pirates Cove and Cave Landing road and parking lot are closed until further notice for environmental cleanup. Santa Margarita Lake: Marina launch ramp closed and White Oak launch ramp is open. Marina store is open. Jackass...

Trails R1

Trails Today, there are trails of all types that have become more popular than ever. With the help of volunteers, non-profits, businesses, and  government agencies, we’re all working together to make trails a reality. Searching for the perfect trail has just become...
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